O God, grant me to love Thee and to love those who love Thee.

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The following prayer was taught by the Prophet to his companions, "O God, grant me to love Thee and to love those who love Thee, and whatsoever brings me nearer to Thy love, and make Thy love more precious to me than cold water to the thirsty."

Source The Alchemy of Happiness, Chapter VIII, §2 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Ghazali, the Prophet taught his companions this prayer: to ask God for the grace to love Him, to love those who love Him, and for His love to be more precious to us than cool water to the thirsty. Today, repeat this prayer at three moments of your day, and make a friendly gesture toward someone who helps you draw closer to God.

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